Wheaton, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 34.8% more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,399 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Boston
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Wheaton, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher